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The top ranks of the Turkish army ‚stayed loyal‚ to the President as relations between them has improved over the past year as the President‚s policies came in line with military‚s objectives: hard line on the PKK in place of the peace process, policy of defeating ISIS replacing the previously ambiguous attitude, making up with regional ally Israel and toning down the hostility to Russia for a more constructive stance on Syria. With the exception of differences over the Kurdish issue, this is also in line with Europe and US thinking. Hence came the statements of Western government support for the elected government of President Erdogan and against the coup attempt despite the subsequent dismay over the deep purges taking place. EU in particular needs Turkey to ensure the refugee deal that is critical to maintain political stability in Europe.